Rehnquist Nomination Faces Senate Test Similar to Fortas Case
Tom Wicker notes the Reagan era fight over William Rehnquist mirrors Lyndon Johnson's Fortas battle in political and ideological terms. Fortas failed amid concerns about personal conduct and liberal court record. Rehnquist faces questions of ideology and minority rights record despite strong qualifications. He argues Senate confirmation should rely on constitutional interpretation and judge independence, not party interest.
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Editorials Economic plans Moore's version
The editorial critiques the idea that a long range economic plan will solve West Virginia's problems. It argues plans are speculative without action, praises Gov. Arch Moore's pledge to bring 1 billion dollars of outside investment and 650 jobs to Fairmont, Benwood, and Bluefield, and urges giving him the benefit of the doubt while emphasizing the state remains hungry for progress and a better future.
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Christie Named Princeton City Manager To Lead Progress
The community congratulates Gary F. Christie on being chosen as Princeton's new city manager. A former analysis and audit supervisor for Lynchburg, Virginia, Christie is a Princeton native and familiar with Mercer County.
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Air conditioning debate in a scorching South kitchen
A Georgia writer recalls a heat wave and an old window air conditioner in his parents' kitchen. He describes the appliance’s long service, his mother’s cold preference, and his relief standing in front of the unit as temperatures soar. The piece blends personal memory with observations on enduring heat and household life.
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Air Conditioning Addict Faces Possible Cold Future
In a humorous column Lewis Grizzard recalls insisting on cooling comforts in his childhood home and reflects on becoming dependent on air conditioning after leaving. He jokes about a future with no AC and the idea of surviving without it amid imagined crises and rising energy costs. The piece notes his syndicate affiliations and guidelines for letters to the Daily Telegraph.
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Mercer County's rising industrial interest boosts region prospects
Mercer County Development Authority acting director Janet Bailey reports five industrial prospects in the area amid state incentives. Local firms show relocation or expansion interest while out of state inquiries rise, challenging the notion of right to work being a barrier.
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